There are 2 ways to get from Sulu Archipelago to Tawi-Tawi Island by ferry, plane, or car ferry
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Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry
- Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT)plane ZAM - TWT
5h 44m₱6,096–26,728Ferry, car ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry
- Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Bongaocarferry
21h 51m₱2,491–3,318
Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Tawi-Tawi Island is to ferry and car ferry which costs ₱2,400 - ₱3,400 and takes 21h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Tawi-Tawi Island is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs ₱6,000 - ₱27,000.
No, there is no direct ferry from Sulu Archipelago to Tawi-Tawi Island. However, there are services departing from Jolo and arriving at Bongao via Zamboanga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
The distance between Sulu Archipelago and Tawi-Tawi Island is 504 km.
The best way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Tawi-Tawi Island without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 21h 51m and costs ₱2,400 - ₱3,400.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Sulu Archipelago to Tawi-Tawi Island, including transfers.
There are one+ hotels available in Tawi-Tawi Island.
What companies run services between Sulu Archipelago, Philippines and Tawi-Tawi Island, Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Sulu Archipelago to Tawi-Tawi Island. However, you can drive to Jolo, take the ferry to Zamboanga, drive to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) airport, fly to Tawi Tawi Island Airport (TWT), then take the taxi to Tawi-Tawi Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sulu Archipelago to Tawi-Tawi Island via Jolo, Zamboanga, Zamboanga, and Bongao in around 21h 51m.
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Zamboanga International Airport to Tawi Tawi Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₱5,000–25,000
- Website
- cebupacificair.com
Flights from Zamboanga International Airport to Tawi Tawi Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₱8,000–24,000
- Phone
- 09353780313
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Jolo to Zamboanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱872–1,350
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Economy
- ₱950
- First Class
- ₱1,350
Ferry from Jolo to Zamboanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₱872–1,350
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Economy
- ₱950
- First Class
- ₱1,350
- Phone
- (062) 992-6410
- [email protected]
- Website
- alesonshippinglines.com
Car ferry from Zamboanga to Bongao
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₱1,300–1,500
- Schedules at
- alesonshippinglines.com
- Economy
- ₱1,300
- Aircon
- ₱1,400
- Cabin
- ₱1,500
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